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Knowing Phurpa Thinley better

10 November 2009

I f humour could be found in an inexhaustible package, it should be him. He is funny and witty. The moment he opens his mouth, everybody breaks into a laughter.
Born in Talo in Punakha, Phurpa Thinley, 42, is the most popular comedian in the country. He has been in the film industry for almost two decades.
He was a monk till the age of 22 before joining the Royal Academy of Performing Arts (RAPA). His acting career took off when he was in RAPA where he stayed for 10 years.
His typical Bhutanese jokes were appreciated by many people in RAPA and he was made the atsara there.
While still in RAPA, he along with Gyem Tshering, another Bhutanese comedian who was also in RAPA, started a company called Comedy Musical Live Show. The company produces music albums and films.
Phurpa Thinley has a huge fan following. When he is in town, people stop to have a look at him. “There are times when people ask me to crack jokes on the street, and if I am not in a hurry, I do that,” he said. He also gets calls from his fans asking him to tell a joke over the phone.
The comedian is also a singer. He has sung in 16 albums. Some of his songs that are meant to be humorous contain refreshingly funny lyrics. One of them is his version of a popular boedra, ‘Lungpa chhung chhung’. He has produced several joke albums, which have been hugely successful among people of all walks of life. Phurpa believes that he is a better co remedian than a singer.
U ntil now, he has acted in 35 films. He has recently signed for a film in which Kelly Dorji will be acting.
He claims that most of the jokes in his films are made by himself. “The director just explains the theme of the story, and I add the dialogue,” he said. Phurpa Thinley also helps new comers with their dialogue and dzongkha language.
He got two awards for best comedy. He says that jokes should be funny as well as meaningful.
A ccording to him, acting over the years has become competitive and the quality of movies has improved but he does not see much competition for the role of a comedian.
For his first project, he received Nu 5,000 but today he gets Nu 30,000 to Nu 40,000 for a project. He said that after every project, he takes rest and spends quality time with his family members and relatives.
Recently, the comedian has developed a keen interest for archery and participated in a tournament in Paro. Father of two sons and a daughter, Phurpa is a divorcee.

Phurba thinley Bhutanese commedianIf humour could be found in an inexhaustible package, it should be him. He is funny and witty. The moment he opens his mouth, everybody breaks into a laughter.

Born in Talo in Punakha, Phurpa Thinley, 42, is the most popular comedian in the country. He has been in the film industry for almost two decades.

He was a monk till the age of 22 before joining the Royal Academy of Performing Arts (RAPA). His acting career took off when he was in RAPA where he stayed for 10 years.

His typical Bhutanese jokes were appreciated by many people in RAPA and he was made the atsara there.

While still in RAPA, he along with Gyem Tshering, another Bhutanese comedian who was also in RAPA, started a company called Comedy Musical Live Show. The company produces music albums and films.

Phurpa Thinley has a huge fan following. When he is in town, people stop to have a look at him. “There are times when people ask me to crack jokes on the street, and if I am not in a hurry, I do that,” he said. He also gets calls from his fans asking him to tell a joke over the phone.

The comedian is also a singer. He has sung in 16 albums. Some of his songs that are meant to be humorous contain refreshingly funny lyrics. One of them is his version of a popular boedra, ‘Lungpa chhung chhung’. He has produced several joke albums, which have been hugely successful among people of all walks of life. Phurpa believes that he is a better co remedian than a singer.

U ntil now, he has acted in 35 films. He has recently signed for a film in which Kelly Dorji will be acting.

He claims that most of the jokes in his films are made by himself. “The director just explains the theme of the story, and I add the dialogue,” he said. Phurpa Thinley also helps new comers with their dialogue and dzongkha language.

He got two awards for best comedy. He says that jokes should be funny as well as meaningful.

A ccording to him, acting over the years has become competitive and the quality of movies has improved but he does not see much competition for the role of a comedian.

For his first project, he received Nu 5,000 but today he gets Nu 30,000 to Nu 40,000 for a project. He said that after every project, he takes rest and spends quality time with his family members and relatives.

Recently, the comedian has developed a keen interest for archery and participated in a tournament in Paro. Father of two sons and a daughter, Phurpa is a divorcee.

By Tandin Pem

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13 Responses to “Knowing Phurpa Thinley better”

  1. K Kelden on November 10th, 2009 11:46 am

    Just keep your spirit always and be a man that is loved by all. You really refreashes our mind when we are really down and hope you would do it all the time. I would personally like to have a great time with you. I am a great fan of you…..!!!!!!

  2. namgay on November 10th, 2009 7:19 pm

    he is really a jolly guy! forget abt seeing him personally even his story in BO remains me and led me to laugh..keep it up Phurba Thinley.

  3. sonam jamtsho on November 11th, 2009 4:42 pm

    just keep on rocking, what you does are not only joke but also hasgreat meaning and keep message to our young youth. I am one of CRAZY fan of you and i would like to request you be same every time. i never missed your film and will be liking you all the time. Be the person liked by every one. Once again keep rocking la.

  4. Cho on November 11th, 2009 9:16 pm

    I think he is a man who has gone through a lot and still has the energy to laugh and cheer up people around him. I already feel like i know him. He doesn’t even have to open his mouth to make people laugh. He is a jolly funny guy.

  5. Norbu on November 12th, 2009 9:20 am

    You are times of all mind laughfer generation,your expression makes me laugh at the first sight,your witty words laugh me when I am alone,You are round laughter:mentally and physically

  6. khams on November 12th, 2009 11:23 am

    u are a great melody of bhutan ,ilove ur act and ur picture and ur jokes etc etc

    keep the same spirit for ever and ever

  7. gopi on November 12th, 2009 11:26 am

    u are so nice ,a bhutanese film without u is a ocen without water ,we all love ur jokes and u are a nice man ,keep bhutan always laugh and be same ever,

  8. DORJI on November 12th, 2009 12:08 pm

    i really like yourjokes and you make us laugh,keep it up

  9. Sober on November 12th, 2009 3:14 pm

    every kids know him through films and TV

  10. SIMPLY HUMAN on November 13th, 2009 2:55 am

    He is funny…

  11. Pema on November 13th, 2009 9:22 am

    i like his joke. he is cool n jolly man So Phuba Thinley keep it up. Best wish in ur recently movie.

  12. dorji bhai on November 13th, 2009 11:46 pm

    phurba thinley is life blood of Bhutanese film industry, every one rush towards movie hall just to attain his only nature born comedy and fun ……so its too sad for us to hear his payment per project ,30,000 to 40,000 is too low for experience and talented actor like him………..

  13. chencho on November 14th, 2009 5:13 pm

    life is full of fun…..what is it? without simple joke is bored this day…..so keep in same spirit and keep on working for further jokes….so wish a good luck in your new coming movie with famous actor kelly…

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